Lecture, Dinner and Networking Series Continues on Monday, October 17th with a Seminar by Will Elkadi of e-Lab on "Digital Marketing & Productivity Strategies for Small Businesses”

October, 2016. Monterey, CA. Join us for the next "Pasta, Pizza and Professionals Lecture, Dinner & Networking Series" on Monday, October 17, 2016 at Cibo Ristorante Italiano, located at 301 Alvarado in Downtown Monterey. Parking is available in the adjacent garage. This event will feature a valuable seminar: "Digital Marketing & Productivity Strategies for Small Businesses."

Speaker:

Will Elkadi, CEO, eLab Communications

In this open forum style presentation, Will Elkadi will share and discuss:

,- Top Trends in Effective Digital Marketing

- Business Productivity and Strategies Tips

- The Power of Business Automation

Who should attend:

Any business owner or advertising professional who promotes a product or service.

About Will Elkadi

As an early pioneer in Internet and web technologies, Will Elkadi CEO of eLab Communications, started multiple companies by leveraging the power of internet, cloud computing and building dream teams. Will is recognized by many North American academic institutions, business organizations and government entities for his status on Internet based technologies and communications solutions. He is particularly knowledgeable on the alignment of technology with business needs to improve communications and availability of information.

The free lecture will take place from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. After the lecture, there will be a No Host Dinner and further Q and A with Will Elkadi.

From 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Cibo is also offering attendees a special 3-course "Pasta, Pizza and Professionals" Dinner price of $24.95 (including a choice of Local Field Greens or Tuscan Bean Soup, a choice of Pizza Margherita, Rigatoni Di Giovanni Pasta, Salmon or Chicken) and dessert will feature Tiramisu. Event attendees can also order anything off of the menu described on www.cibo.com. RSVPs are appreciated for the seminar and/or dinner. Please contact Wendy Brickman at 831-594-1500 or email [email protected].

About Cibo Restaurant

Cibo Ristorante Italiano (www.cibo.com) offers Italian cuisine, cocktails, fine wines, cordials, and more. Cibo (pronounced chee-bo) means food in Italian, but it's more of a feast for the senses. This beautiful, spacious and comfortable restaurant features an intimate yet vibrant atmosphere which is accentuated with expressive art in the form of photography, paintings, sculpture, hand-blown glass and live jazz. Fusing the best of old and new world Italian cuisine, Cibo offers an eclectic menu ranging from gourmet pizzas to multi-course dinners, including many gluten free choices. Families are welcome and there is a special children's menu. Cibo has been a favorite of locals and visitors alike since 1990.

Cibo is open every evening with dinner served from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Cibo Bar is open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and is a popular "pre-event" and "after-party" destination. The bar features a $3 Happy Hour with special appetizers daily from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. They offer an extensive high quality local and international wine and beer list, cordials, microbrews, rare and small batch Bourbons, Scotches, Ports, Grappa and liqueurs, as well as espresso, coffee drinks and a full menu of cocktails.

Cibo also presents live music 6 nights a week. On Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the cool sound of Jazz accompanies dinner from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. The restaurant features a lively and fun atmosphere with Reggae, R&B, Rock or Salsa dance music on Friday and Saturday nights from 9:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. with no cover charge. Cibo is now "wired" with free Internet service.

With 150 seats, including intimate booths for dining , and room for over 50 people in the attractive bar area, Cibo also accommodates large groups for business functions, wedding rehearsals and receptions, special group dining events, and customized private parties. Cibo now has a new 500 square-foot outdoor heated seating area along Alvarado Street available for Happy Hour, dinner and drinks after dinner.

Cibo Restaurant is the winner of numerous awards including California Writers Association Recommended Dining, Monterey Herald Readers' Choice Local Favorite, Best Place to Meet Singles in Their 30's and 40's, Gold Key Award for Interior Design, Best Place to Enjoy a Martini, Best Place for Live Jazz, Best Italian Restaurant, Best Place to Dance, Best Martini and one of the Top 10 Happy Hours in Monterey.